Belarus May Establish Digital Economy Ministry In 2018
A digital economy ministry in Belarus may become a reality this year. during the first session of the council on Thursday, 26 April. read more
Vilnius threatens to dismantle power lines to block electricity from Belarus NPP
Lithuanian Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas says his country is set to dismantle in 2020 Europe's most powerful electricity transmission line, which connects Lithuania's grid with Belarus. read more
Belarus to host blockchain forum
Guru Blockchain Forum - a first ever international event in Belarus on blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies will begin at 1100 on 26 May at Beijing Hotel Minsk. read more
Chinese ‘billionaire’ investing in Belarus is missing from Forbes rankings. Why?
Chinese billionaire Wang Enpei plans to implement Cars for Public Use project, almost all Belarusian mass media reported last week. The head of the Guangzhou Xinjinlai Import and Export Trade company is also set to sign deals with Belarusian dairy and meat-packing enterprises. read more
Preferential loans now available on Belarus made ‘Geely’ cars
The loan interest rate is 1.9% per annum, the loan can cover up to 90% of the car’s value, the crediting period is up to 7 years. read more
Number of HTP residents goes up by 25% in two months
The number of residents of the Belarusian High-Tech Park has increased by a quarter right before the President’s decree #8 is about to come into force. read more
About 60% of Belarusians do not get $500 salary promised – Lukashenka
Salaries should exceed BYN 1,000 (ca. $500) in 2018, president Alyaksandr Lukashenka on Friday when hearing out a report of the government, National Bank, regional executive committees on Belarus’ economic performance in 2017. read more
Who is behind Belarusian milk sales in Russia?
Belarusian dairy products are a strong competitor to Russian. However, on March 6, Rosselkhoznadzor will ban the import of Belarusian milk, cream, whey and protein concentrate products to Russia. read more
Government orders to keep unemployment rate below 1% in 2018
The Council of Ministers has announced the unemployment rate plan for 2018. The indices for every quarter of 2018 are listed in Decree No 154 of February 26, the press service of the Council of Ministers reports. read more
5 Belarusian IT companies Hit Top 100 Best Global Outsources
International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) released its annual listing of the world’s best outsourcing service providers. read more |